HANSIA - West Coast (Gothenburg)

The Hansia wreck off Sweden’s West Coast is a proper dive, especially when you catch it on a calm day. We love the way she sits upright, almost defiant, after all these years. Dropping down, you’ll first hit her deck at around 28 metres, then follow the superstructure down to the sand at 33. Her holds are open, revealing the cargo of cement bags, now solidified into eerie, rounded mounds. We always take our time here, circling the bow and stern, checking out the prop. Look for the wolf fish lurking in shadowed crevices, and the dense schools of pollock that swirl around the mast. The visibility can be a bit hit-and-miss, typical for the North Sea, but when it’s good, the Hansia truly shines. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration, perfect for drysuit-trained divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and the occasional chill.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.725834, 11.769305
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
33m

Marine Protected Area: Stora Middelgrund och Röde bank

Best Time to Dive in West Coast (Gothenburg)

The warmest water temperatures in West Coast (Gothenburg) occur in January, averaging 1.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 1.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 1.9°C (air: 1.7°C)
  • February: 1.9°C (air: 1.9°C)
  • March: 1.9°C (air: 3.2°C)
  • April: 1.9°C (air: 6.3°C)
  • May: 1.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
  • June: 1.9°C (air: 16.3°C)
  • July: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
  • August: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
  • September: 1.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
  • October: 1.9°C (air: 10.0°C)
  • November: 1.9°C (air: 5.6°C)
  • December: 1.9°C (air: 1.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in West Coast (Gothenburg)

Nearest Dive Centres to HANSIA

Marine Life in West Coast (Gothenburg)

Home to 134 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 10 other, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 seagrass & algae, 8 clams & mussels, 7 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for HANSIA

Based on average water temperature of 1.9°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 2°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories